Associate Director, Evidence Generation Centre

Associate Director, Evidence Generation Centre At Johnson & Johnson, we believe health is everything. Our strength in healthcare innovation empowers us to build a world where complex diseases are prevented, treated, and cured. Treatments are smarter and less invasive, and solutions are personal. Through our expertise in Innovative Medicine and MedTech, we are uniquely positioned to innovate across the full spectrum of healthcare solutions today to deliver the breakthroughs of tomorrow and profoundly impact health for humanity. Learn more at Key Details Job Function: Medical Affairs Group Job Sub Function: Medical Affairs – Marketed Products Job Category: People Leader Location: Toronto, Ontario, Canada Job Description We are searching for the best talent for an Associate Director, Evidence Generation Centre in Toronto, Canada. Purpose The Associate Director, Evidence Generation is responsible for shaping Canada’s enterprise‑wide Evidence Generation strategy. This role involves working collaboratively with internal and external customers and the global team to develop robust evidence‑generation strategic operations and tactics. Responsibilities include developing and evolving processes to drive the utilization of real‑world evidence and data, shaping integrated evidence generation planning (IEGP) activities across the organization, building internal capabilities to implement EG activities effectively, and partnering with global clinical operations functions to accelerate IEGP activities. The role also covers the strategic approach for alliances related to RWE and partnering internally with therapeutic areas to prioritize and mobilize tactical execution. You Will Be Responsible For Shape and provide input to developing enterprise‑wide Evidence Generation strategy, including the strategic approach for external alliances and methods in EG. Accountable for working collaboratively with internal and external customers to develop robust evidence‑generation operations, reshaping and creating innovative frameworks, processes, tools and procedures to enable and accelerate Evidence Generation and Dissemination. Work with integrated evidence dissemination planning (IEDP) teams to ensure alignment of RWE tactics and publication plans with the strategic evidence dissemination plan. Lead and evolve IEGP to ensure the development of robust evidence generation strategies and tactics, representing EGC in WW MAS/IEGP council, Worldwide evidence strategy solution (WESS), Canadian BP/IEGP, and content strategy working streams. Work with key internal customers within marketed and pipeline cross‑functional teams to plan, set up, and oversee evidence‑generation programs across the entire pipeline and lifecycle indications of a product or asset. Communicate effectively about the utility of EG/RWE across the program lifecycle and promote the use of study/analysis results to support internal and external decision‑making. Seek external insights on RWE trends and initiatives in epidemiology, methodology and use of innovative methods for EG solutions. Measure quality improvement in EG activities at Janssen relative to global and industry standards and report back to the Senior Leadership team. Identify further opportunities to support EG operations across the company and develop and implement flexible resource models where relevant (i.e., depending on asset life cycle). Provide functional leadership of the Operations Team and line management for the RWE Operation Managers to deliver programmatic expertise, including building capabilities and resources and developing knowledge and skills. Provide technical and operational expertise in classification and governance and elevate organizational literacy. Education and Qualifications A minimum of a university degree in science or health‑related field. Post‑graduate scientific degree or medical degree (M.D.) is preferred. Minimum of 5 years’ experience in the pharmaceutical industry (medical advisor, regulatory affairs, clinical trials, etc.) or a healthcare environment (hospital clinical studies, CRO, etc.). Minimum 2 years experience in senior operations or programmatic management. Experience in market access, epidemiology, statistics, or clinical trials. Experience in the design, classification and execution of observational research studies is preferred. Outstanding collaboration skills, including the ability to build strong relationships with cross‑functional teams within Medical Sciences. Compelling presentation skills to articulate the value of strategic operations, IEGP process innovations, reports and metrics to various management levels across the organization. Ability to form strong networks across the global J&J organization, including partners in Medical Affairs Operations (Global Operations). Manage and establish links with external stakeholders and organizations, including KOLs, Principal Investigators, Industry, Artificial Intelligence, data science, Regulatory and Reimbursement working groups as well as data custodians and vendors (e.g., IQVIA, IPSOS, IC/ES). Network and strengthen relationships across multiple research settings (e.g., pharmaceutical, academia, and/or consulting) for various types of data (e.g., administrative claims, electronic health/medical records, hospital billing). Excellent understanding of pharma industry trends related explicitly to evidence generation and utilization of RWD to inform regulatory, clinical and/or market access decision‑making. Highly adept in the utilization of project management tools and reporting systems (including Project, CRMs, and financial reporting systems). EEO Statement As guided by Our Credo, Johnson & Johnson is responsible to our employees who work with us throughout the world. We provide an inclusive work environment where each person is considered as an individual. At Johnson & Johnson, we respect the diversity and dignity of our employees and recognize their merit. If you require any accommodation at any point in the recruitment process, please let us know and we will work with you in an effort to ensure that you are able to fully participate in the process. Preferred Skills Analytical Reasoning Clinical Research and Regulations Clinical Trials Operations Communication Cross‑Functional Collaboration Developing Others Healthcare Trends Inclusive Leadership Leadership Medical Affairs Medical Communications Medical Compliance People Performance Management Product Strategies Program Management Strategic Thinking #J-18808-Ljbffr